Question 1

what is the most common cause of fishy vaginal discharge? i have been in flagyl several times for bv and nothing works. what else could it be? could i've cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably still BV: Probably you still have BV, which is often difficult to treat, not responding to usual treatments or symptoms returning soon after treatment. Avoid sex or use condoms consistently for 2-3 mo. Cancer is not likely. Keep working with your doctor, or see a Gyn who specializes in infecitons. Alternate treatments for BV include clindaymycin, boric acid vaginal capsueles, and others. Good luck!

Question 2

white watery no odor discharge after oral sex for 1(normal is  not wtaery) month metronidozale 6 day no change is discharge,is it cancer,no othersympt?

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Not likely cancer: It is not likely cancer but make sure you get pap smears regularly. It could be some sort of infection so see your doctor and get a pelvic exam to find the cause.

Question 3

had colonoscopy, impressions were nodular mucosa in rectum. ileum/colon normal. given flagyl. biopsy results pending. could this be cancer? i'm 36/f.

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Biopsy: The diagnostic gold standard for colon disease is the biopsy. I suggest getting a written pathology report of the biopsy taken.

Question 4

i started having itching after my first brachytherapy for endometrial cancer and had it until i finished brachytherapy. right after i started having watery discharge. my doc called in flagyl to see if it would help. now the discharge yellow. normal?

Accepted Answer

: This is definitely the type of question not suitable for this forum. Need to know histologic type, stage of disease, underlying conditions, radiation dose

See GYN/Oncologist

Question 5

metronidazole  will it causes  false positive thc test?

Accepted Answer

: While Metronidazole is not thought to directly cause false positive THC results, it can lead to elevated liver enzymes which can cause a false positive. Other meds are known to cause false positive THC results such as: Ibuprofen, proton pump inhibitors, vitamin B supplements and Hemp seeds/milk.

Question 6

metronidazole 500 mg? i just finish taking metronidazole 500 mg pills two a day for five days. my last pill i took at 1 pm. how long do i wait to consume alcohol. seeing as new years is on saturday i want to make sure a two to three drinks max won't cause

Accepted Answer

24 HOURS: I tell all my patients who are taking metranidozole (flagyl) to avoid any alcohol while on the antibiotic and for at least 24 hours after the last dose.  This medicine, when mixed with alcohol, causes severe vomiting, so don't take any chances.  Good luck.

Question 7

could metronidazole cause thrush?

Accepted Answer

Drug  thrush: After a course of antibiotics including metronidazole, some women may develop a vaginal thrush.

Question 8

does metronidazole cause frequent urination?

Accepted Answer

No: Metronidazole is not known to cause frequent urination.

Question 9

does flagyl/metronidazole cause qt prolongation?

Accepted Answer

YES: Metronidazole is among the many drugs reported to cause QT prolongation in at least some people.
See https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21733783
There are likely other antibiotics that can be used that do not carry that risk though many others, such as Cipro and Levaquin are even more likely to cause this problem.

Question 10

can metronidazole cause your period to be very light ?

Accepted Answer

No: That antibiotic will not affect the intensity of your menses.

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What is the most common cause of fishy vaginal discharge? i have been in flagyl several times for bv and nothing works. what else could it be? could i've cancer?

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White watery no odor discharge after oral sex for 1(normal is not wtaery) month metronidozale 6 day no change is discharge,is it cancer,no othersympt?

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Had colonoscopy, impressions were nodular mucosa in rectum. ileum/colon normal. given flagyl. biopsy results pending. could this be cancer? i'm 36/f.

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I started having itching after my first brachytherapy for endometrial cancer and had it until i finished brachytherapy. right after i started having watery discharge. my doc called in flagyl to see if it would help. now the discharge yellow. normal?

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Metronidazole will it causes false positive thc test?

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Metronidazole 500 mg? i just finish taking metronidazole 500 mg pills two a day for five days. my last pill i took at 1 pm. how long do i wait to consume alcohol. seeing as new years is on saturday i want to make sure a two to three drinks max won't cause

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